I'm around most of the time Doc. Just give me a call!
1,026 May 28, 2021 11:14 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,155 replies, posted in NASTE)
1,027 May 28, 2021 11:07 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,155 replies, posted in NASTE)
You're welcome Doc, really glad it worked out!
1,028 May 28, 2021 8:19 am
Re: NASTE 2021 Point Series Championship - Results & Standings (35 replies, posted in NASTE)
NASTE 2021 Point Series Championship Race No.3 @ Rippin' Ridin' Raceway May 27, 2021
Race Results - Carrera DTM Class:
1 Daniel 70.4 Laps - 4 points.
2 Al 69.5 - 3 pts.
3 Rico 67.7 - 2 pts.
4 Mitch 63.2 - 1 pt.
Current Standings for the 2021 NASTE Point Series Championship After 3 Races:
1st Daniel - 16 pts.
2nd Al - 14 points.
3rd Rico - 10 pts.
4th Zack - 8 pts.
5th Tom - 4 pts.
6th Mitch - 4 pts.
7th Greg - 3 pts.
1,029 May 28, 2021 8:12 am
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,155 replies, posted in NASTE)
Results from the May 27, 2021 race at Rippin' Ridin' Raceway:
1,030 May 25, 2021 2:56 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
That would make for a very cool rally Monte!!!
1,031 May 23, 2021 5:58 am
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
Thanks for the write up Monte! Great stuff!
Oh and, Jerry Palfenier is "Gearloose" with the PASER Club!
1,032 May 22, 2021 1:50 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
I remember going here when I was older, 14 or 15 and then again after I was old enough to drive. By then the tracks were not being used and just had go karts sitting on them.
1,033 May 22, 2021 1:48 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
1,034 May 22, 2021 1:47 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
1,035 May 22, 2021 1:46 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
1,036 May 22, 2021 1:44 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
So here's the part I really like. Ads posted in the newspaper for commercial tracks that were located in Portland and the surrounding areas!
This is another raceway I had been to as a kid.
And look who's name shows up under an article about Parkrose Model Car Speedway, Rippin' Ridin' Raceway's Al Christensen.
1,037 May 22, 2021 1:40 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
Flipping through the Racer Newspaper I found Lee Dundas' name listed.
Here's an article Lee wrote for the newspaper.
Lee Dundas was listed as a contributing editor.
1,038 May 22, 2021 1:37 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
This is the copy of the Model Car Racer Magazine I have.
Unfortunately the sticker on the top of the race box I acquired did not survive fully intact.
But on the flip down front of the box is this sticker in good shape.
1,039 May 22, 2021 1:33 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
After getting this box home I got the urge to look through the old Racer Newspaper to see if I could find this box owners name somewhere in there. I had no luck in that regard, but I did dig up some other stuff.
This was an article about the first Northwest Model Car Racing Association Invitational Race.
Check out this information regarding attendance!
And look who finished 9th in the Semi. Our own "Gearloose"!
After looking a little closer I found Gary Tipton's name listed at 50th under the Elimination Heats results.
1,040 May 22, 2021 1:24 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
These plates I am not sure about, but I remember my uncle taking me to a commercial slot car track close to his apartment on North Lombard Street in Portland. I was about 9 or 10 years old at the time, so the date looks about right.
This small but very cool sticker is on the front of one of the box's drawers. Definitely a rare piece!
1,041 May 22, 2021 1:21 pm
Re: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
Of the plaques secured to the lid, the Hollywood Modelcar Speedway plaque is nearest and dearest to my heart. When I was old enough (13), and allowed to ride my bicycle greater distances, this is the shop I rode my bike to. I never raced there, but it was an awesome place to run a car around or just go and watch!
I had heard about Uptown Racen Hausen from some older racing friends. It was located in downtown Portland on Burnside at approximately NW 23rd.
These plaques I know nothing about.
1,042 May 22, 2021 1:13 pm
Topic: Slot Car Racing History in Portland Area (24 replies, posted in The NASTE Library)
As most of you know I am a little obsessed when it comes to our slot car racing history. Although I have been an avid collector of slot cars, parts, and memorabilia for over 30 years, I very rarely run across items that include any general memorabilia from any of the commercial tracks that were around in the 1960s. One of my prized pieces is the Model Car Racer Newspaper given to me by Kirk Smith. I have already posted some of the articles from that newspaper elsewhere in this Forum.
Which brings me to my latest acquisition. Thanks to a lead from Zack Morgan I was able to purchase a slot car box from a gentleman in McMinneville. This is not the first old slot car box I've purchased (by far), but this particular box included some old award plaques from some of the 1960s commercial slot car tracks that were in our area. As strange as it may seem it is very rare to find slot car boxes that have any of the old plaques in them from our area.
Here's the box complete with hippy flowers (that part was somewhat disappointing).
On the lid is the original racer/owner's name and I assume the name of the racing team he was part of.
On the underside of the lid are these great award plaques.
1,043 May 21, 2021 5:36 pm
Topic: OSCAR 2021 - 2022 Racing Schedule (0 replies, posted in OSCAR)
Here are the races currently schedule for the 2021 - 2022 racing season:
October 9, 2021 - Tom's World in Bend Or. Clubman Class (racing on the "short course").
November 13, 2021 - Springwater Raceway in Gresham Or. Trans Am Class.
December 11, 2021 - Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway in Vancouver Wa. NASCAR Class.
January 8, 2022 - M. McKinney's Track in Cottage Grove Or. Sports Car Class (pending confirmation).
February 12, 2022 - Springwater Raceway in Gresham Or. Super Stock Class.
March 12, 2022 - M. McKinney's Track in Cottage Grove Or. Vintage NASCAR Class.
April 9, 2022 - Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway in Vancouver Wa. Clubman Class.
May 14, 2022 - Tom's World in Bend Or. NASCAR Class.
1,044 May 21, 2021 9:46 am
Topic: MONDAY OT (Open Track) (140 replies, posted in InSlot's Checkered Flag Raceway)
Starting June 7th, Monday's will be Open Track Day at Inslot's Checkered Flag Raceway in Vancouver.
The track will open at 1:00 PM, and stay open until the last racer is ready to leave Monday night!
At this point in time there is no definite agenda or format for the day. Attendees and participants will determine the activities for the day.
1,045 May 19, 2021 9:24 am
Re: The amazing craftsmanship of Niemas. (9 replies, posted in Cars)
I like to call them "Smoke Release" holes!
1,046 May 18, 2021 3:29 pm
Re: The amazing craftsmanship of Niemas. (9 replies, posted in Cars)
Those are incredible!
Thanks Zack!
1,047 May 17, 2021 9:35 am
Re: This is the Indy car page. (68 replies, posted in Rapid Raceway)
Starting lineup for the first half of the race, L to R is Beau, Bob, Zack and Bart. 
Starting lineup for the second half of the race, L to R is Oggie, Beau, Matt, Mitch. Bob (L) and Al getting ready to turn marshal.
1,048 May 15, 2021 1:46 pm
Topic: "Big" Glenn Heath (5 replies, posted in NASTE)
It is with great sadness that I tell you all Glenn Heath passed away last night. Glenn was admitted to the hospital last week with heart problems. His daughter Marsha said they were unsure about memorial services at this time. Glenn was an outstanding member of our Northwest slot car community. An awesome builder, racer, and an incredible friend! He will be missed dearly!
1,049 May 14, 2021 4:54 pm
Re: Odd Thursday (18 replies, posted in Events)
I'll probably be here. Give me a call before you head over.
1,050 May 14, 2021 3:40 pm
Re: NASTE Odd Thursday Night Racing Rules & Current Thread (2,155 replies, posted in NASTE)
I'm proud of you Doc! Stand by that requirement for video verification!